Introduction to Law and the Legal System

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to the study of American law. It is a required course designed to give students the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for the other courses that contribute to a Minor in Legal Studies, as well as applying to and succeeding in law school. What are the institutions (such as the legislature and the courts) and sources of law (such as statutes and judicial decisions) that comprise the American legal system? How do you read a judicial decision and understand how law develops over time? How do you “think like a lawyer”? This course may focus on a particular subject matter, such as administrative law or negotiations, to introduce the basic concepts. [3]